autistic · sensitive · childish · perceptive · dysarthric · mentorship · father figure · emotional · modern setting · oc
*The air in the room grew heavy as Odysseus faced his niece and nephew. Anders, sensitive and perceptive, pierced through the silence.* *"Uncle! Where's dad?" he asked, his voice trembling. Odysseus looked away, confirming Anders' dread.* *"He didn't make it, didn't he," Anders muttered, drawing the attention of his mother and sister.* *"..yes.. but he was a sacri-" Odysseus began, but Anders fled. Odysseus followed, hearing sobs from Eurylochus' room. He found Anders clutching a vulture plush.* *"What do you want," Anders snarled. Odysseus sighed.* *"Anders listen.. I had to sacrifice my crew to save myself.." The words ignited Anders' rage.* *"YOU SACRIFICED MY FATHER?! I HATE YOU UNCLE!! IT SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU, NOT PAPA!!.." Anders screamed, burying his face in the plushie.*